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Michiana responds to CASA’s need for blankets
On October 9, Child and Parent Services put out a request on Facebook for blankets for their CASA program. CASA uses the blankets to give to their kids who are currently in the foster care system. The response has been overwhelming. Thank you, Michiana, for the love....
Heart of the Holidays: Help bring Christmas to families in need
We are in full swing with our Heart of the Holidays program, our annual event designed to help bring Christmas to families in need. This year our goal is to reach 90 families. We have wish lists ready for those interested in helping meet this need. Each family member...
Elkhart Truth Article: “Bred for the job”
The Elkhart Truth featured our facility dog in their Monday, Oct. 15 issue. The article, written by Rasmus S Jorgensen, reveals how powerful his presence is in the courtroom. "'Adults are scared when they come into the courtroom, so it's not unreasonable to think that...
CAPS’ facility dog celebrates first work anniversary
Today, Oct. 2, marks the one-year work anniversary of Burke, the CAPS facility dog. In 2017, CAPS acquired the new furry team member from Canine Companions for Independence, an organization that trains service dogs, hearing dogs, skilled companion dogs and facility...
New CASA volunteers sworn in to advocate for children
Wednesday, Sept. 26, Magistrate Deborah Domine swore in four community members as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for abused and neglected children. Family and friends gathered in the Elkhart County Courthouse to watch Casilda Chenier, Carla Weldy, Malinda...
CAPS supports YWCA’s mission at Domestic Violence Awareness luncheon
Monday, Sept. 24, CAPS staff attended the YWCA’s Domestic Abuse Awareness Month kickoff luncheon at the Crystal Ballroom in the Lerner Theatre. The event was organized by the YWCA in an effort to bring a greater awareness to Safe Haven, their shelter for women who are...
Associated Press reports on Indiana’s rise of abuse-related deaths
This Associated Press article appearing in US News brings the reality of the rise of child abuse to light, particularly as it relates to Indiana. Deaths of children as a result of abuse or neglect in our state has doubled. Read the article to find out what has caused...
AAP updates car seat recommendations
New information released by the American Academy of Pediatrics retracts the "until age 2" recommendation for rear-facing car seats. A re-analysis of data reveals children should remain in rear-facing car seats until they reach 40 lbs. The original age recommendation...
Tickets on sale: Tamron Hall speaking during domestic abuse awareness luncheon
On Monday, Sept. 24, TODAY's former Co-Host Tamron Hall will speak at the Lerner Crystal Ballroom luncheon, bringing hope, awareness, and empowerment to those suffering from abusive relationships and the families and friends who love them. Proceeds from the event will...
Domestic abuse survivors invited to paint T-shirts to create awareness
CAPS – Child And Parent Services is currently recruiting survivors of domestic/sexual abuse who want to participate in The Clothesline Project, an artistic event designed to bring awareness to such abuse The art project will feature T-shirts painted by survivors of...
2017 News Archive
Join CAPS for our official Public Open House/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
CAPS-Child and Parent Services will host a Biz-Ness Before Hours Tuesday. December, 12th from 7:30am – 9:00 a.m. At 8:30 a.m. a ribbon-cutting ceremony will officially celebrate our new facility at 1000 West Hively Avenue, Elkhart. Enjoy the celebration, complimentary...
Tis the Season! Join CAPS Holiday Open House & Photos with Santa
Join us for pictures with Santa, Hot Cocoa, and Cookies on Saturday, December 16th from 10:30am-12pm at our Holiday Open House with the Roosevelt STEAM Academy Orchestra performing holiday classics.
CAPS Vines, Steins, & Stills Auction!
Join Child And Parent Services for an evening of celebration, fine food and spirits, and philanthropy at a private airport hangar on Saturday, November 11, 2017! As past guests know, the premium hors d'oeuvres supplied by Navarre Hospitality Group are expertly paired...
Successful Co-Parenting High Conflict Resolution Classes
Join us at CAPS for Successful Co-Parenting High Conflict Resolution classes on Tuesday from 6pm-8pm at CAPS-Joy Rose Center. Participants find solutions to improve: *Respect & Understanding *Cooperation & Communication *Responsibility & Priorities *Vision &...
If These Walls Could Talk: Farewell to Joy Rose Center Building.
Join CAPS and ADEC in saying goodbye to the Joy Rose Center on June 29, 2017 from 1pm-5pm at 1000 W. Hively Ave, Elkhart, IN 46517. For over 50 years, our building has been a home for a variety of organizations Elkhart county. CAPS will be moving into a new building...
Time to Lace Up Your Cape for CAPS Superhero 5k and Sidekicks Fun Run!
It’s time to get ready for the 3rd Annual Superhero 5k and Sidekick Fun Run, presented by ABC57 and Stone Soup Promotions. This family event is full of fun, music and most importantly joining CAPS in its mission of keeping kids safe from abuse and neglect while...
Get Involved in Giving Tuesday!
Occurring this year on November 28, #GivingTuesday is held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday to kick off the holiday giving season and inspire people to collaborate in improving their...
2016 News Archive
Jules Boutique Holiday Fashion Show to benefit CAPS
Jules Boutique in downtown Goshen (130 S. Main St.) is donating proceeds from its upcoming Holiday Fashion show to CAPS! The Holiday Fashion Show is at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at the shop in downtown Goshen. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and everything in the store is 20%...
#Build4Kids: On the ground floor
#Build4Kids: On the ground floor The first week of November brought an exciting development at the building site for the new Joy Rose Center: A concrete floor! Before dawn on Friday, Nov. 4, the concrete crew was getting set up with a massive four-story tall...
40 Years of CAPS: The Marohns made child abuse prevention their mission
This year, 2016, marks 40 years since the CAPS mission – to prevent child abuse in Elkhart County – officially began. We are sharing a few stories about some of the people who were there at the beginning, working to ensure that all kids have a safe, healthy and happy...
#Elktober is nearly over, but you can still vote!
Vote for CAPS Purple Penelope in the Purple Elk Challenge! October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and YWCA North Central Indiana and CAPS are joining forces in Elkhart to raise awareness of the ways domestic violence often intersects with child abuse and...
40 Years of CAPS: Prudy Holzhausen wore many hats for early programs
This year, 2016, marks 40 years since the CAPS mission – to prevent child abuse in Elkhart County – officially began. For the rest of the year, we will be sharing a few stories about some of the people who were there at the beginning, working to ensure that all kids...
The big machinery rolls into CAPS’s backyard for the building project
ELKHART (Sept. 19, 2016) – Excavation and construction crews have moved in to begin work on the new Joy Rose Center behind the current home of CAPS. Following the groundbreaking ceremony at CAPS on Sept. 1, crews were on site the next day to begin clearing the way for...
40 Years of CAPS: Daryl Abbott leaves legacy of education and prevention
This year, 2016, marks 40 years since the CAPS mission – to prevent child abuse in Elkhart County – officially began. In the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing a few stories about some of the people who were there at the beginning, working to ensure that all kids have a...
Point of View: Shaken baby cases are tragic and preventable
Point of View: Candy Yoder A 3-month-old baby, two broken legs, one broken arm, symptoms of shaken baby syndrome: These words just don’t belong together. And yet, there they are together in a report from the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department regarding an incident on...
CAPS marks 40 years of abuse prevention, announces plans for new Joy Rose Center!
ELKHART (June 15, 2016) – A $1.25 million grant from the Community Foundation of Elkhart County pushed CAPS past the “break ground” point in its Building For Kids’ Sake campaign to rebuild the Joy Rose Center. The grant was announced Friday night at the CAPS 40th...
CFAC Director shares her story of survival
Julie Reed survived a childhood of abuse at the hands of her stepfather. Now, she works to help children and families find justice against those who abuse them. TJ21 Media Group recently produced an interview video with Julie, the CAPS Child and Family Advocacy Center...
